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MARY HEILMANN

American, b. 1940

Abstract Blue and Yellow, 1976

acrylic on paper
signed and dated on the reverse "M Heilmann 76"
29 x 22 in. (73.7 x 55.9 cm.), Frame: 32 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (81.9 x 62.2 x 3.2 cm.)

  • Provenance: Holly Solomon Gallery, New York, New York; Private Collection, Connecticut
  • Notes: A similar painting, titled Red, Yellow, Blue drawing, 1976 is owned by MOMA in New York, New York. Our thanks to the Mary Heilmann Studio for their assistance in cataloging this lot.

    Mary Heilmann is an American contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract paintings that blend elements of modernism, pop art, and craft traditions. Born in 1940 in San Francisco, California, Heilmann studied ceramics at the University of California, Berkeley, before shifting her focus to painting in the late 1960s. Her early work was influenced by the California counterculture and the feminist art movement. Heilmann's artistic style is characterized by bold colors, gestural brushstrokes, and a playful, intuitive approach. Her paintings often incorporate geometric shapes, stripes, and patterns, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. She draws inspiration from personal experiences, memories, and popular culture, often embedding subtle narratives within her abstract compositions. She has exhibited extensively throughout the United States and internationally, and her work is held in numerous public and private collections. Heilmann's contributions to contemporary art have been widely recognized, and she continues to be an influential figure in the art world.
  • Condition: in very good overall condition; this work is float mounted behind Plexiglas; there is no restoration apparent

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